Legal Opinion
Larry Stradley v. Richard R. Andersen, as Chief of the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, City of Omaha, Nebraska
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided May 17, 1973No. 72-1698PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LAY, Circuit Judge.
The Omaha Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, acting by and through its Police Chief, Richard R. Andersen, has promulgated a general order relating to standards of appearance and hair style for police officers. The plaintiff, Larry Stradley, an officer in good standing, brought this action under Section 1983 of Title 42 of the United States Code, alleging that his constitutional rights were violated by enforcement of the order. He alleges that he wears his hair and clothing neatly and in a well-groomed fashion with a portion of his hair extending slightly below…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Stephen Bishop, a Minor v. Frank ColawCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1971
- Greenwald v. FrankNew York Supreme Court · 1972
- Dwen v. BarryDistrict Court, E.D. New York · 1971
- Larry Stradley v. Richard R. Andersen, as Chief of the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, City of Omaha, NebraskaCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1972
- Doyle v. KoelblCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1970
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3Cited by39 opinions
- Kelley v. JohnsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- Lecil Hander v. San Jacinto Junior College, Etc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1975
- East Hartford Education Association v. Board of Education of the Town of East HartfordCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1977
- Francis Muscare v. Robert J. Quinn, Individually and as Commissioner, Chicago Fire Dept.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1975
- Crain v. Board of Police Commissioners of the Metropolitan Police Department of St. LouisCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1990
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